Can a student video or voice record a class in college?

Could I bring an extra iPhone or a GoPro and record a class? I feel like it would be a solid plan in case I miss something, or forget something that was said.

Students have made audio recordings of lectures for decades. I think it's just a matter of asking the professor's permission to make a video or audio recording.

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